Cologne to Sunderland Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Sunderland takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 5m
Duration: 646 mi
Distance: £337
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain

8h 22m

£273–441

Cologne to Sunderland train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:44 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 8:04 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
6:44 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 8:04 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
6:44 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 8:04 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
6:44 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 3:59 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:24 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 8:04 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:23 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:24 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 8:04 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 4:06 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 6:06 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 8:06 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
2:43 PM → 10:06 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Sunderland via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 8h 22m.

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